What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager position at Stavis Seafoods?
Stavis Seafoods, A Profand Company, an anchor of the New England seafood community since 1929, ships more than 37 million pounds of fresh and frozen seafood annually and imports from more than 50 countries worldwide. Stavis has one of the most diverse inventories of seafood items in the industry and can ship via land, air and sea around the globe.
In 2018 Stavis Seafoods was acquired by Profand. Headquartered in Spain, Profand’s mission is to create a multinational company within the global fishing sector, processing and manufacturing the highest quality seafood under a fully integrated and sustainable model from extraction to sale, while also ensuring the highest safety and profitability.
Stavis Seafoods is seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead the procurement of octopus, squid, and select seafood. This is a unique opportunity for a seafood professional with international sourcing experience and strong vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage fresh and frozen procurement of octopus, squid, and selected seafood, including sourcing, pricing, and inventory.
- Purchase a range of frozen seafood from Asia, ensuring quality, weights, sizes, in coordination with senior buyers.
- Establish budgets for specific items and monitor market trends for optimal pricing and availability.
- Source and maintain relationships with domestic and international vendors, negotiate terms, and approve payments.
- Coordinate shipments with Operations, Logistics, and Imports, resolving any issues to ensure timely delivery.
- Support the sales team with stock updates, pricing guidance, and market insights.
- Attend seafood trade shows and visit plants/suppliers to ensure product quality and compliance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience purchasing or selling seafood products.
- Strong network of domestic and international seafood industry contacts.
- In-depth understanding of product quality, technical specifications, sustainability, and legality.
- Supply Chain, Import/Export, and international trading experience.
- Excellent communication skills in English (advanced); Spanish and Mandarin preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), NAV/BC, and QlikView.
What do we offer:
- Opportunity to manage a key seafood category with global impact.
- Dynamic work environment with international exposure.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Stavis Seafoods, A Profand Company celebrates diversity and inclusion, recognizing that having different professional and personal profiles is what adds value to our company. As a multinational company we aim to ensure equal opportunities, regardless of age, race, gender, disability, religion or sexual orientation.